Orne Island, off Ronge Island

This morning things didn't quite go to plan. Guests were due to visit St. George Point on Ronge Island but unfortunately ice blocked the route.

Eventually a way in was found but very soon afterwards it got blocked by ice so zodiac tendering to the point was stopped.

Plan B was made and another island close by was found. As far as the expedition team were aware, nobody had visited it yet so it was a first for the expedition cruise ship.

Two hours after the initial early start time of 7:30am, guests could finally head ashore.

Paul was sound asleep so I went on my own. It was a beautiful sunny day for going outside. Admittedly I was overdressed as I had been prepared for a very cold early morning start. By the time I went outside it was a lot warmer.

The landing was onto rock rather than on a pebble beach so it was nice to be able to walk off the bow of the zodiac onto solid rock and ground. It also meant that I wouldn't battle to heave myself back into the zodiac.

I had a nice snowy walk and then headed back to the ship. Paul was a wake by then.

The afternoon's zodiac cruise was cancelled and the polar plunge was organised instead. Well, it is a beautiful sunny day for it and in absolutely gorgeous surroundings. Why not. Unfortunately I didn't take part as I was worried that my scar might hurt. I will have to ease myself gently back into cold water swimming and get the scar desensitised to cold.

Tomorrow is another day.Læs mere